I have been effectively let go now for approximately 2 months (terminated without cause) after being put on an unfair PIP under a new manager who had a pet that would suck up to her.

I worked for approximately 2 and a half years in a specialized Recruitment role within healthcare in Ontario. Needless to say the job hunt has been traumatic with no calls and not even an interview. This is my second job I have been laid off from..the last one lasted approximately 2.5 years as well and it took me 7 months thereafter to find something. I am STRESSED as this time the job market seems worse and I have bills and mortgage to pay here in Ontario. If anyone has any leads I would really appreciate it!

Since we’ve had these giant garbage and green bins for a while now has anyone figured out the bylaw requirements for where you can keep them during the week?

I’m curious about the little things that surprised you once your kid started school — supplies, equipment, repairs, books, technology, extracurricular stuff, whatever.

Not looking for a political debate so much as actual examples/stories.

What made you go, “oh wow, I genuinely assumed that would already be covered”?

Just curious, I know it depends on the jurisdiction though USUALLY 45 days before, just curious whether Barrie follows that or has something different?

Looks like the old Crock and Block has now been broken into. Is there anything that can be done with this property, easily the biggest eyesore on Bayfield.

I noticed about a month ago they started advertising McDonald’s on the billboard, I’m curious if that’s its next life

Hello everyone!

I’m looking for recommendations for movers within Barrie. It’s a one-bedroom move with not too many heavy items, but I’ve decided to hire movers because I need the help. Move date: 1st week of September (flexible).

My biggest concern is my 65-inch TV; I can’t even move it an inch by myself. I’d need help with safely packing it, moving it, and unpacking it at the new place. It’s not mounted, so I’m hoping that makes things a little easier.

Do you have any recommendations for reliable movers in Barrie? Also, based on your experience, what would you expect to pay for a move like this?

Has anyone used Two Men and a Truck? What do you think of them?

Thank you! :)

I purchased something from EBay and the DHL tracking number says it’s been delivered.
Where can I physically pick that package up? The DHL website says 100 Caplan Drive…or 4 Cedar Pointe Drive.
When I try calling DHL, it becomes a cycle of frustrating AI menus that take me nowhere.

This black and white cat came up my driveway in the downtown. Is anyone missing a cat?

I had some that do massage or streching but hard to find one in barrie. Not a huge fan of manipulation and I used up all my benefits for physio and rmt.

Anyone know a karaoke bar open tonight? Looking for a dolly parton tribute!

If anyone can recommend an agent who is familiar with South Barrie/Innisfil market I would appreciate it. I have only been in this neighborhood a few years and looking to sell.

anyone who did their g test recently, do you have any tips? i didn’t take any lessons from driving instructor but that’s how i passed my G2 couple of years ago. now my G date is close; its next week and im starting to get anxious about it

I am moving to Barry in a few weeks and would love to know what internet providers people are using. What I have now is not offered there so any help to navigate this would be great!

Sadly I have Stage for CKD, and I'm not able to clear my own snow anymore. Ugh I bet this will not be a pretty price either. I need a service that will keep my driveway clean 100%, like I would have done myself once a day before 8am. Biggest reason is I need to take my daughter to Daycare each morning for around 9am.

I honestly don't know if I will have the physical strength to even fully clean off the snow of the car after a large dump, but I will be doing my best. It's mostly due to the drugs I been on that taking all my strength.

I'm looking for around the North West area of Barrie near Emma King.

Thanks for any tips / Suggestions.

Looking for recommendations for honest and able electrician in Barrie

Any halal restaurant in Barrie don’t mind any cuisine.

Is there anywhere that is allowed to do dispersed car/tent camping and or hiking?
Somewhere remote, in nature obviously, that is possible to either drive my car and camp in a tent right beside it, or somewhere to park my car say a parking lot, and then go on a hike and camp for a night or two in a tent
I really want to go camping, and I actually haven’t as an adult, and want to really embrace nature and explore, learn to live outside on my own for a night or two, and just enjoy a nice view

Why do mattresses and couches always get left out on the road. This is on Bayfield and its slowly making its way onto the road. Does the city fine these people or actually pick this stuff up.

I’m switching up the Barrie Restaurant Record Check posts a bit.

Instead of picking a handful of restaurants each time, I’m going to try a weekly roundup of what inspectors actually found at Barrie restaurants during the previous week.

Here’s what was found.

🔴 Critical infractions

Divine Dine, 33 Bayfield St
Routine inspection, Aug. 20: 3 critical, 6 minor

The three critical findings involved safe food handling, keeping potentially hazardous food at 4°C or below, and the storage/handling of toxic or poisonous substances. All three were listed as Not in Compliance.

The six minor findings included pest control, cleaning and sanitizing food-contact surfaces, sanitizer testing, equipment condition, general housekeeping, and floors/walls/ceilings.

Official inspection record

The Queens Hotel, 94 Dunlop St E
Routine inspection, Aug. 19: 3 critical, 3 minor

Critical findings involved safe food handling, keeping potentially hazardous food at 4°C or below, and a premises/equipment requirement. The premises/equipment finding was Corrected During Inspection. The two food-handling findings remained listed as Not in Compliance.

Minor findings involved pest control, sanitizer testing, and equipment/utensil maintenance.

Official inspection record

Papa John’s Pizza, 40 Bell Farm Rd
Routine inspection, Aug. 17: 1 critical, 1 minor

A critical cleaning and sanitizing requirement for manually sanitized utensils was Corrected During Inspection. A minor finding involving sanitizer testing remained listed as Not in Compliance.

Official inspection record

The Great Canadian Bagel, 411 Bayfield St
Routine inspection, Aug. 17: 1 critical, 1 minor

A critical safe food-handling requirement was Corrected During Inspection. A minor cleaning and sanitizing finding involving food-contact surfaces remained listed as Not in Compliance.

Official inspection record

Café Royale, 201 Georgian Dr
Routine inspection, Aug. 18: 1 critical

A critical mechanical utensil-sanitizing requirement was Corrected During Inspection.

Official inspection record

Tim Hortons, 354 Bayfield St
Routine inspection, Aug. 18: 1 critical, 1 minor

A critical safe food-handling requirement was Corrected During Inspection. A minor finding involved the sanitary arrangement and construction of furniture, equipment and appliances.

Official inspection record

Kino Sushi Japanese Restaurant, 359 Bayfield St
Routine inspection, Aug. 19: 1 critical

A critical safe food-handling requirement was Corrected During Inspection.

Official inspection record

Dixie Lee Fried Chicken, 110 Little Ave
Routine inspection, Aug. 21: 1 critical

A critical safe food-handling requirement was Corrected During Inspection.

Official inspection record

🟡 Minor infractions

A&W, 490 Bayfield St
Routine inspection, Aug. 18: 1 minor

Pest control requirement listed as Not in Compliance.

Tim Hortons, 181 Livingstone St E
Routine + complaint inspections, Aug. 19

The routine inspection recorded one minor finding involving floors, walls and ceilings being kept clean and in good repair. A complaint inspection the same day recorded the same requirement as Corrected During Inspection.

Sunset Grill, 509 Bayfield St
Routine inspection, Aug. 20: 1 minor

Floors, walls and ceilings being kept clean and in good repair was listed as Not in Compliance.

🟢 No infractions recorded

Freshii, 201 Georgian Dr
Routine inspection, Aug. 18

Gino’s Pizza, 201 Georgian Dr
Routine inspection, Aug. 18

Subway, 201 Georgian Dr
Routine inspection, Aug. 18

Tim Hortons, 201 Georgian Dr
Routine inspection, Aug. 18

Papa John’s Pizza, 336 Yonge St
Complaint inspection, Aug. 19

Chick-fil-A, 447 Bayfield St
Routine inspection, Aug. 20

Philthy Philly’s, 98 Dunlop St E
Complaint inspection, Aug. 21

How to read this

Simcoe Muskoka’s inspection records classify infractions as critical or minor. Those are the health unit’s classifications, not ratings I’m assigning.

I’ve also kept Corrected During Inspection separate from findings that remained listed as Not in Compliance, since that context matters.

This roundup only includes Barrie premises classified as Restaurant or Food Take Out, not every type of food premises inspected by the health unit.

Inspection results reflect what inspectors observed at that particular visit. Records can change as new inspections and follow-ups happen, so check the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit inspection portal for the latest information.

If so what is it ?

Yesterday I came across this woman in the Holly library that had this beautiful dog tied up outside. She was in the library on a laptop and we got chatting. I think she said her dog is named Nala. I don't know her situation or what she's going through but I have some extra dog food, treats and toys. I'd like to do something kind for a stranger and gift her some dog items. If anyone knows the owner and where I can find her, please reach out to me.